Inbound Shift Manager

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co‑create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Location: Castle Donington, GB

YOUR ROLE

CEVA Logistics has been awarded a major new contract with a high‑profile client, marking an exciting phase of growth for the business expanding on our e‑commerce offering. This is a new build implementation offering exciting opportunities across contract logistics. As a result, we have an exciting opportunity for Inbound Shift Managers who will take full responsibility for the execution of inbound activity across your assigned shift. Leading teams on the ground, you will ensure inbound volumes are received, unloaded, verified and system‑booked accurately and on time, protecting downstream flow, inventory integrity and service performance. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong operational discipline, visible presence and the ability to make real‑time decisions in a fast‑paced, shift‑based logistics operation. Fixed AM and PM shifts available: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Leading all inbound activity during the shift, including vehicle receipt, unloading, decant, verification and system booking
• Ensuring inbound volumes are processed in line with plans, throughput targets and service expectations
• Acting as the first point of escalation for shift‑level operational, safety or quality issues
• Championing a strong safety‑first culture and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards, SSOW and client standard work
• Leading, coaching and engaging Team Leaders and inbound associates to deliver safety, quality and productivity targets
• Managing labour deployment, agency usage and dock plans within agreed parameters
• Monitoring real‑time performance, adjusting resources to maintain flow and minimise disruption
• Leading clear shift handovers and ensuring accurate reporting and escalation of risks
• Driving right‑first‑time execution, operational discipline and continuous improvement on shift
• Support the Inbound Operations Manager with any additional tasks as and when required

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

To be successful in your application you will have proven experience of managing or supervising a team, ideally within a fast‑paced, shift‑based warehousing or e‑commerce environment. You will have a strong understanding of inbound operations with a proven track record of delivering against safety, quality and productivity targets, and be knowledgeable in delivering improvements, with an understanding of LEAN and continuous improvement methods utilised in an operational setting. You will be a confident and visible leader with excellent communication skills, able to remain calm and decisive under pressurised, high volume, and time‑critical situations. It would be desirable, however it is not essential if you have proven site start up, peak or ramp‑up operational experience.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money‑off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

EEO STATEMENT

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status. Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.